The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, chosen “Museum of the Year” on two occasions by the International Historic Motoring Awards in... Read More
The test of a car’s ability to travel long distances at (for the time) high speeds played a significant role... Read More
There was active organized racing throughout the U.S. prior to WWI. Venues such as Santa Monica, CA, Savannah, GA, Elgin,... Read More
Despite an active program before WWI, there was virtually no organized sports car racing in the U.S. until several years... Read More
The first serious attempt to revive sports car racing in the U.S. after WWII was at Watkins Glen, NY in... Read More
In Utah, the remains of a prehistoric lake left a flat surface that is perfect for high speeds. This competition... Read More
Racing on public roads was common in Europe, but discouraged in England. In fact a speed limit of 20mph was... Read More
Commonly we use the measurement “0-60” to show the time duration to reach that velocity from a standing start. Timed... Read More
Popular in England, hill climbs were the test of a car’s pulling ability and its speed and power. A driver... Read More
The Nürburgring opened in 1927, the same year that Mercedes and Benz joined brands. They, along with many others would... Read More
In 1906, Vincenzo Florio devised a race through the hills of Sicily. Sports Car racing had become popular in Italy... Read More
The Mille Miglia (“Thousand Miles”) started in 1927 and was one of the most popular races in Europe. The cars... Read More
